Ghost actor Shivarajkumar lists his films that his ‘new fans’ should watch

Hattrick Hero Shivarajkumar has been in the film industry for close to 4 decades, a time in which he’s had a lot of highs and some lows too. But his current level of popularity among audiences across age groups and geographical areas is unprecedented. While Shivanna, as the actor is popularly known, had a certain fan following in the neighbouring states earlier too, it was never at the level that it is now, all thanks to his minor yet impactful cameo in Superstar Rajinikanth’s Jailer. The actor’s role as Narasimha was much applauded, especially by young audiences in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra/Telangana. Even in the north Indian market, there are a lot more selfie requests than he’s had before.

The actor, who is currently promoting his big Dasara release Ghost, was speaking about how Jailer literally put a spring in his step, when he was asked for his top suggestions, barring Om and Jogi, from his 127-odd films that this new fan following absolutely ought to watch. Speaking to MetroSaga, the actor listed Chigurida Kanasu, Thavarige Baa Thangi , Gadibidi Aliya, Kaddipudi and Dore. Here's where you can check these titles out. 

Chigurida Kanasu
Director TS Nagabharana’s film based on a novel by K Shivaram Karanth, follows an urban youth in search of his roots, who then gives up his city life and stays back in a remote village to set up a micro hydroelectric project for the benefit of the villagers. The subject was later made into the Hindi film Swades.
Where to stream: Sun NXT

Gadibidi Aliya
The Kannada comedy drama is about an arrogant young woman framing a poor canteen owner and getting him arrested. He then decides to teach her a lesson. Shivarajkumar had a double role in the film, which also starred Malashree, Mohini and Jayamala.
Where to stream: Sun NXT

Kaddipudi
Directed by Duniya Suri, Kaddipudi had Shivarajkumar in the role of a gangster yet again, but one who wishes to relinquish his life of violence and lead a normal life. Shivarajkumar was paired with Radhika Pandit in the film.
Where to stream: Amazon Prime Video

Dore
Based on a novel called Beliya Hoogalu, the romantic drama Dore followed the love story of a girl from a high-class family and a lowly labourer. The film also stars Hema Panchamukhi, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan and Srinivas Murthy, among others.
Where to stream: Sun NXT/YouTube

Thavarige Baa Thangi
Shivu raises his sister Lakshmi like a princess. When she falls in love with a guy called Akash, Shivu gets them married. But shortly after, Akash’s mother accuses Lakshmi of adultery in her husband’s absence. How Shivu proves his sister’s innocence and restores her honour forms the crux of the movie. The film stars Shivarajkumar, Anu Prabhakar, Adarsh, Radhika Kumaraswamy, among others.
Where to stream: YouTube